US programme
The single most expensive mistake a first-time US importer makes is wiring a 30% advance to an unverified Indian supplier. Every part of that mistake is avoidable in 5 working days. Our supplier-verification service is the file that makes the wire safe — before you send it, not after.
The verification file
Legal entity
GST registration cross-check with Government of India's GST portal. PAN verification. Company registration (Company Master Data — Ministry of Corporate Affairs) for private-limited entities. Proprietorship / partnership deed for smaller factories.
Financial health
Bank reference cross-checked with the factory's declared main bank. Import-export code (IEC) status. Export turnover benchmark (from DGFT public data where declared). Any legal / arbitration record surfaced via public-record checks.
Capacity match
Installed capacity vs your programme's monthly requirement. Order-book saturation — is the factory overselling to multiple buyers?
Trade reference
1-2 existing buyer references contacted, verified, and reported anonymously to you (with the reference buyer's consent).
When to use supplier verification vs full factory audit
Supplier verification (this service) is the document-only + phone-only cross-check — 5 working days. Ideal when you are evaluating a factory referred to you by a trade fair, an alibaba listing, or a mutual contact BEFORE the physical audit.
Full factory audit (see /india-factory-inspection-for-usa) is the physical on-floor walk — 10 working days total. Ideal after supplier verification returns green, or as the first step for a strategic long-term partnership.
Frequently asked
Questions US buyers ask us on this programme.
How is supplier verification different from a factory audit?
Verification is documents-and-references-only (5 working days). Audit adds the physical factory walk (10 working days total). Most US buyers do verification first as a quick screen before deciding whether to fund the physical audit.
Can you verify a factory referred by a trade fair like IHGF Delhi or the Home Textile Fair?
Yes — trade-fair referrals are one of the most common verification requests. We surface any discrepancy between the trade-fair claim and the actual factory.
What does verification cost?
Fixed fee per supplier (request a written quote via the contact form below). Cheaper than a full audit, and often the right first step.
What if verification comes back red?
We deliver the red file with the specific issue(s) documented. You cancel the engagement without sending funds. Total cost to you: the verification fee. Total cost saved: your 30% advance.
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